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AIS Planning

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Client assets under management

$493,658,486

Clients

496

35% high-net-worth

Advisors

10

of 13 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

50

Typical

Average account size

$995,279

About

AIS Planning provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), as well as to trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm also offers project‑specific advice and operates as a licensed insurance agency that can arrange fixed insurance products and annuities through dually licensed associated persons.

The firm’s investment work is grounded in individualized financial planning and academic‑based disciplines for asset allocation, diversification, and tax awareness, and it typically implements portfolios through model strategies and sub‑advisers. AIS Planning uses third‑party programs — including SEI Investments Management Corporation (SIMC) and the American Funds Model Portfolios — provides discretionary portfolio rebalancing, and monitors outside managers while offering ERISA roles such as Section 3(21) advisory or Section 3(38) investment management for retirement plans.

Distinctive elements in the brochure include the firm’s dual role as an insurance broker/agent and its explicit policies for addressing that conflict of interest, as well as detailed disclosures about making or supervising more specialized strategies and tools (for example, direct indexing, securities‑backed lines of credit, and the use of AI tools). The firm also identifies and discusses a range of complex instrument and market risks — such as leveraged/inverse and buffer ETFs and cryptocurrencies — which signals a broader set of investment capabilities and supervisory considerations than is typical for some peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed financial planning fees generally ranging from $200/month to $15,000/quarter

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 0.75% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.90% (3(38) Fiduciary) $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 0.68% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.82% (3(38) Fiduciary) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.72% (3(38) Fiduciary) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.55% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.66% (3(38) Fiduciary) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.45% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.54% (3(38) Fiduciary) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.35% (3(21) Fiduciary) / 0.42% (3(38) Fiduciary) $50,000,001+: Negotiated

Commissions

Commission-based compensation from insurance product sales by licensed insurance agents associated with the firm

Project-based

Project-specific services charged at $300/hour with a minimum of $1,800

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee requirement of $2,500 per year (waivable or negotiable) Fee-only: Fixed fees ranging from $200/month to $15,000/quarter depending on client complexity; initial onboarding fee up to $10,000 (negotiable, can be waived); project-specific fees at $300/hour with a minimum of $1,800; qualified retirement plan consulting fees with initial onboarding fee up to $1,000

Main office location

AIS Planning

622 Roosevelt Road, Suite 160

St. Cloud MN 56301, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Arizona · Florida · Minnesota · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jason H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Jason Hallonquist is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial planning and investment advisory services. He has been with AIS Planning since 2008 and previously worked at Winona Bank Holding Company Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Hallonquist serves on the board of Anne Marie's Alliance, a battered women’s shelter and support system, and is active in several community organizations including the Rotary Club of St. Cloud and the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. AIS Planning is a team of nine advisors serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting. The firm employs model strategies and sub-advisers such as SEI Investments Management Corporation and American Funds, focusing on asset allocation, diversification, and tax-awareness across a variety of investment vehicles.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Teresa B

Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Teresa Bawden is a Series 65 licensed advisor at AIS Planning with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Tax Sheltered Compensation Inc, CBA, Minnwest Bank, and Bremer Bank. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting. The firm employs model strategies and sub-advisers while managing client oversight, allocation, rebalancing, and communication for a diverse client base.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Charles S

Series 63

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Charles Shaefer is a financial advisor with AIS Planning in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at AIS Planning since 2015 and previously at Keystone Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2018. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary assets of approximately $335 million through a team of nine advisors, utilizing model strategies and sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and client communication.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Nathan G

CFP®, Series 66

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Nathan Goebel is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is an advisor at AIS Planning since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC, WealthCare Inc., VOYA Financial Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a team of nine advisors and manages several hundred client relationships, implementing portfolios primarily through model strategies and sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and client communication.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Sydney M

Series 63, Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Sydney Meyer is a financial advisor at AIS Planning with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at firms including Five Star Financial, Sagepoint Financial, and Northwestern Mutual. Meyer is also an independent insurance agent licensed in accident & health, property & casualty, and life insurance. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages several hundred client relationships through a team of nine advisors, implementing portfolios primarily via model strategies and sub-advisers while maintaining client oversight and using asset-allocation, diversification, and tax-awareness principles.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Sarah N

Series 63, Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Sarah Noble is a financial advisor at AIS Planning with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at AIS Planning since 2019, with a brief tenure at Great Valley Advisor Group in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and president of Elevate Collective, LLC, a marketing consulting firm specializing in brand awareness, content creation, and video scripting. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing discretionary assets of approximately $335 million through a team of nine advisors. The firm employs model strategies and sub-advisers such as SEI Investments Management Corporation and American Funds, focusing on asset allocation, diversification, and tax-awareness principles in its investment approach.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Sommer O

Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Sommer Oslund is a Series 65-licensed advisor at AIS Planning in St. Cloud, MN, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining AIS Planning, she worked at Baby's on Broadway for six years and held roles at Health Partners and as a homemaker. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary assets of approximately $335 million through model strategies and sub-advisers, offering financial planning, investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Christopher D

CFP®, Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Christopher Duke is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at AIS Planning in St. Cloud, MN. His prior roles include positions at Fitzwilliams Financial and Signature Family Wealth, as well as experience outside the financial sector. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary assets of approximately $335 million through a team of nine advisors, implementing portfolios primarily via model strategies and sub-advisers such as SEI Investments Management Corporation and American Funds.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Tami M

Series 63, Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Tami Mayers is a financial advisor at AIS Planning in St. Cloud, MN, with seven years of industry experience. She holds her Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and NTT DATA Services. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm uses model strategies and sub-advisers for portfolio implementation while maintaining client oversight and offers a range of investment options alongside comprehensive fiduciary retirement-plan services.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Cathy J

CFP®, Series 66

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Cathy Juilfs is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience at AIS Planning, where she has worked since 2008. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in St. Cloud, MN. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages several hundred client relationships with discretionary assets around $335 million and utilizes model strategies and sub-advisers such as SEI Investments Management Corporation and American Funds, implementing diversified portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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